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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1898
Page
6
Topeka social scene highlights include intimate gatherings and club events with members and visitors from Topeka and nearby towns. Residents attend whist and bridge parties, theatre trips, and charity meetings while noting travel plans and upcoming community activities.
The Plumbers Association faces possible disbanding after Attorney General Boyle signals whether the group is a trust. J Christian States and Mr. Prescott will attend a conference to review the books as investigators examine the organization. The outcome hinges on Boyle's ruling, with steps discussed to dissolve the association if needed.
In Memphis Tennessee on March 2, Fred Moore, convicted of Dom Anderson's murder, was shot by a mob outside the county jail at Senate Hill after leaving a jail cell at 2:90 a.m. Moore and Anderson had quarreled over a trivial matter prior to the incident.
Indianapolis March 2 A seven year old boy C A Willinsford of this city drew from his savings bank 48 cents to buy three one cent stamps and sent them to Secretary Lane asking the money be used for building a new battleship to aid the Maine relief fund. Letters of congratulation poured in from across the country and the boy received a reply from Secretary Long praising his patriotic gesture and noting the effort will aid the Maine sufferers fund.
Detroit state board of arbitration met to review testimony in the Wheeler & Co shipyard strike. Verdict finds 389 workers as the employer. 360 for workers. Both sides agreed to stand by the result of the arbitration.
Toronto report shows Liberals sustaining a majority with 45 seats to 43 for Conservatives, plus one Patron and one Independent. One constituency remains unreported, leaving final results pending.
Portamouth March 3 British armored cruiser Australia 12 cunn 5 600 tons in Southampton water had a near miss today two shellmen playing with a fun in the shell room were fired upon flames were quenched by rapid flooding of the compartment. Map of Kansas plans grains graseed minerals to show abundance. Bepsbvense headquarters opened Copeland J Ehren Roy Hickey clerical work Aggr esive Campaign W. O Rigby heir born Millard Frederick Igby step christened, Taylor to tune pianos in Fork city.
The discussion analyzes possible outcomes after a disaster, debating opinions of a Spanish commission and the need for a mixed commission if agreement fails. It suggests not escalating to war despite a European verdict, and loyalty to prudent American sentiment amid uncertainty.
Washington March 2 The house committee on naval affairs approved by items funding smokeless powder at 100000 dollars for purchase and 92000 dollars for government buildings and powder production. An increase of 10000 dollars over Secretary Long’s estimate is for arms accoutrements signal outfits boats and training material for naval militia. Other items of less importance were moved forward.
A steel turret for the large Dupont boat was shipped today from the Herrishat works to Mobile. A similar turret was sent on Friday for the torpedo boat Porter, also at Mobile.
The Globe of Mindid dated February 24 reports improved relations between allies with Gen Woodford praising peace prospects. Sagasta’s ministers express confidence in Woodford’s statements, noting a calmer mood after recent events. A Liberal article notes a high fever among some populace has eased recently.
Thomas G. Bennett, president of Winchester Repeating Arms, denies reports the firm has suspended making sporting cars to fulfill government orders. He says overtime is in some departments and navy orders are being filled, but those orders were received before the Maine incident.
Senator Proctor accompanied by Colonel Parker and others called on General Blanco. Secretary Jane Curia and Interpreter Ger Blayeo joined, exchanged compliments, and discussed possible future visits to the interior and to the Neutral island. General Blanco thanked the Americans for the visit and hinted at a return trip when time permits.
Madrid reports from Havana state the blast that wrecked the Maroun originated from internal causes. Spanish authorities say U.S. experts will likely acknowledge this without reservation.
United States inquiry continues into the Maine disaster with further sailors examined at the navy yard. Commander Farsyity, aboard the vessel, and the Kiessen torpedo boat are noted in dispatches. Kiessen expected back from Tortugas later today.
The United States cruiser Columbia was placed in the dry dock at League Island Navy Yard for bottom scraping and painting and minor repairs. A second dispatch notes a naval vessel to provide provisions to reconcentrados in Cuba amid wartime relief efforts.
Havana reports a quiet city as public and private greetings to the Spanish cruiser Viesya persist. Vets continue work on the wreck of the Maine amid fears of fewer bodies found.
The text notes that many of the dead were drowned and their bodies not found. Senator Provur visits Matanzas with Miss Clara Barton and Mrs. Ward. The trip can be done in a single day, eight hours may be spent in Matanzas, suggesting a hurried expedition or search effort.
In Key West, naval officers note the US Court of Inquiry into the Maine disaster reveals little information. Attendees and nonparticipants alike describe communications as misconstrued and testimony as limited. Clashes over the explosion’s cause spark guarded speculation of conspiracy.
Turbulence halts progress on Dake Nicaragua and San Dian river projects as authorities seize lake steamer Victoria and river steamer Managua to curb communications. Lt Hanns’s team advances measurements near the lake, preparing to move downstream toward San Carlos.
Rumors circulate among Dr A. Embree's supporters about arresting Crith family members or any connected with blackmail and derogatory reports. County Attorney Jetmore may pursue the Crith outfit this week. Lena Crith's death complicates proceedings. Coroner Westerfield returns with body parts to determine if an operation occurred, keeping findings confidential.
A crude or misspelled notice alleges the Crith family has tried to tarnish Dr A B mbe s name and mentions Topeka Dr Timber. It references Frank Grith and relatives once living on Logan Street and later moving to Hint, noting Crith as a day laborer and scavenger.
In Ottawa residents recall Criths as schoolyard troublemakers and political visitors. Coroner J M Westerfield, Dr J Martin, and Officer Capron, with Lena Crith’s father, arrived from Topeka to order an exhumation for evidence. Capron will probe Crith family records while Lena, aged about 23, left a husband and a nearly three year old child.
At 2 10 this afternoon smoke issued from the Hub Clothing company basement at 008 and 605 Kansas Avenue. Firemen found a large pile of papers and rubbish on fire in the front basement under 606 Kansas Avenue. The blaze was extinguished with chemical. Cause unknown though Seymour Heyman suggested someone may have dropped a match among the papers. Damage was small.
Florence Col. Marcuz Joe Bradley, a prospector who rode an avalanche down Pike's Peak on December 20, was arrested as an escaped lunatic and returned to the Pueblo asylum last evening. He was unconscious for hours with frozen limbs and walked the streets hatless, wrapped in gunny sacks, muttering about property to convince authorities of his sanity.
Conductors John Ramsey of Chanute and W Simpson of Argentina chair and secretary of the general grievance committee of the O R on the Santa Fe meet Assistant General Superintendent Avery Turner in Topeka to seek reinstatement for Conductor Sheffendecker of the eastern division. He failed to follow orders on the Leavenworth branch causing a near collision and was discharged by Superintendent McClellan.
In Lumher county Kansas farmers petition the railroad commissioners to block Missouri Pacific from appointing an operator at Anson station. They argue the railroad should manage its own affairs without interference and petition the board to deny action on the complaint.
Washington March 2 Mr Hell Mr Simpson and Mr Clarke opposed the Loud bill in the house today arguing it harmed the interests of the country editor.
J A Rerup and wife found starving at 929 La Salle Street in Chicago barricaded themselves against imagined foes. They will be taken to Kansas City tomorrow by a brother of Mrs Rerup who lives inter city. The brother notified local police that he will come to Chicago to escort them.
Morgantown DC March 2 two bodies found hanging from trees near a cabin at Irish Creek. An old Indian doctor and Mttie girl who lived with him had resided here about a year, tending herbs. Threats had been made against the doctor prior to the deaths.
An old patent remedy claims to relieve soreness and bearing down with a 50 cent bottle promising quick relief. It touts strong claims about bowel movement and movement within 30 minutes. A user in Wilkes Del. endorses a horacilian bath and warm water injection as more effective than prior treatments.
A Daily Mail Nagasaki correspondent reports Russia may have ordered a portion of Deer Island near Korea. Curzon says no official confirmation of occupation, notes Britain’s China policy aims to preserve access and prevent territorial disruption while supporting open treaty ports and balanced competition among powers.
March 27 market report notes wheat rose early with July futures steady and selling strength later. Minneapolis and Dakotas report small offerings, Chicago and Liverpool show gains, and futures for May show light trading but strength. Cora, provisions, and barley details reflect mixed activity with receipts heavy and hogs rallying on anticipation.
Chicago Livestock Market reports receipts and price trends for hogs cows and sheep with mixed strength and steady to higher values. Kansas City Market shows cattle receipts around 4.0 thou with steady to higher trade, details on Texas steers cows and stockers, plus hogs and lambs bids and volume.
Kansas City market notes show heavy receipts for wheat and white oats with prices rising modestly. Brokers in grain and provisions report active trading, with market gossip indicating warming tones and strong demand from buyers in Chicago and nearby markets.
Fragments describe grain markets and trading, noting wheat in May contracts and price tendencies. Mentions Chicago corn, brokers buying heavily, and price stability amid uncertain factors. Also includes scattered references to weather, cities, and regional market conditions with dated wires.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Seton and Mike uniting with unclear context or event. Reading limitations prevent identifying dates places or outcomes. No verifiable details beyond two proper names and a generic collaboration reference.
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